Benny Safdie, 1986
Writers · February 24, 1986
Benny Safdie
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Benny Safdie is 40 years old, born February 24, 1986 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Benny Safdie built a career as both filmmaker and actor through intense collaborations with his brother Josh, crafting high-stakes indie cinema. Born February 24, 1986 in the US, Safdie co-wrote and starred in Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019), earning an Independent Spirit nomination for the former. His solo directorial debut The Smashing Machine (2025) won the Silver Lion at Venice. As a Pisces, Safdie gravitates toward emotionally turbulent, immersive characters.
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Biography
Benny Safdie is an American filmmaker and actor born February 24, 1986. He is most recognized for his film collaborations with his elder brother Josh: Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017)—in which he also starred as Nick and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male—and Uncut Gems (2019). Beyond his brother's projects, Safdie co-created, wrote, and acted in the satirical series The Curse (2023) with comedian Nathan Fielding. His solo directorial debut, The Smashing Machine (2025), premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion. As a screenwriter and actor, Safdie has also appeared in Licorice Pizza (2021), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), Oppenheimer (2023), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), and voiced Bowser Jr. in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Born under Pisces, Safdie's work often explores psychological intensity and emotional extremity. His life-path number 5 suggests an inclination toward creative risk-taking and unconventional storytelling.
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Trivia
- Safdie starred in Good Time (2017), the film he co-wrote with his brother Josh.
- He won the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for his directorial debut The Smashing Machine (2025).
- Safdie voiced Bowser Jr. in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Benny Safdie reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Benny Safdie?
- Benny Safdie is 40 years old (born February 24, 1986).
- When is Benny Safdie's birthday?
- Benny Safdie was born on February 24, 1986.
- What is Benny Safdie's zodiac sign?
- Benny Safdie is a Pisces, born February 24, 1986.
- What is Benny Safdie's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Benny Safdie was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Benny Safdie from?
- Benny Safdie is from United States.
- What does Benny Safdie do?
- Benny Safdie is a writer.
- Is Benny Safdie still alive?
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